A STUDY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT F IMPROVED VISUAL LANDING AIDS

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Abstract:

This report describes the findings and recommendations of a study to investigate possible methods of improving the capability and performance of visual landing aids for aircraft carriers of the U. S. Navy. The Study included observation of present carrier aircraft operations, consultation with personnel of a number of cognizant agencies, and a review of literature relating to developments in aircraft visual aids in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The data indicated a special need for improvements in visual cues for night operations. Starting with a list of possible types of visual cues, and possible installation sites for carrier visual aids, twelve new design concepts were generated. These concepts were then evaluated from the standpoints of feasibility, expected system gain, and probable magnitude of developmental effort required for implementation.

Author(s):
Vickers, T. K.
Author Organization(s):
HAZELTINE CORP LITTLE NECK NY
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0116

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
10129
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N156-44303
Monitor Series:
NAVWEPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CARRIER LANDINGS, *LANDING AIDS, MIRRORS, PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), OPTICAL IMAGES, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, CONFIGURATIONS, INSTALLATION, COLORS, VISIBILITY, CORRELATION TECHNIQUES, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS, AVIATION SAFETY, FLIGHT PATHS, MARKER LIGHTS, FRESNEL LENSES, APPROACH LIGHTS, GLIDE PATH SYSTEMS, NIGHT LANDINGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Air Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
FLOLS(FRESNEL LENSE OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEMS)
Report Date:
1964 Feb 24